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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,159.34 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,159.34 and 513.20 is: 768.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,159.34 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,159.34 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,159.34 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 594,973.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,973.62/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.88

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